Dec 22, 2009 Posted by jtpratt on Dec 22, 2009 in Best Gifts For Her | Comments Off

Tips For Buying A Jewelry Armoire

Is your wife or girlfriend always asking you to help her find that missing earring or untangle her necklaces that are more wound up than a plate of spaghetti? All women have jewelry, but very few of them have any place to store their jewelry. That’s why a jewelry armoire is on the list of best gifts for her. Jewelry is expensive and women really treasure it. So why not give her an attractive and functional place to store it? There is a jewelry armoire for any size jewelry collection or any budget.

Keep in mind when you’re searching for a jewelry armoire try to use the correct spelling for best results. Many people have trouble with the word armoire. I’ve seen it spelled jewelry armore, jewelry armories and jewelry armiore. It is just a tough word to spell sometimes. To get the best results when searching be sure to use armoire.

Jewelry armoires have been around for several centuries. Decorative and functional, a jewelry armoire is an attractive way to safely store your treasured jewelry. A jewelry armoire will protect your treasures from dust, environmental factors, other causes of damage and loss. Whether it’s a free standing jewelry armoire or a wall mount jewelry armoire, there are several things to keep in mind when choosing one. You need one that will fit with your current decor and have the storage features necessary to hold all your jewelry.

A free standing jewelry armoire typically has a number of stacked drawers, a flip up top, and looks a lot like a narrow dresser. The drawers are usually lined with silk or fabric to tenderly protect items from damage. At least one drawer of is divided into compartments for holding any small pieces of jewelry. Other drawers might also include ring pads or watch/bracelet pillows. A jewelry armoire that consists of drawers of varying sizes will increase your storage options, especially if you prefer to keep certain pieces in their original cases. Wall mounted jewelry armoires usually have the same types of drawers, only on smaller scale.

Many also feature side doors that swing open to reveal compartments for organizing necklaces and chains. A wall mounted jewelry armoire might not have the storage for necklaces or chains due to their smaller size. If you require storage for necklaces and chains be sure the jewelry armoire you intend to purchase has the swing out door feature and is tall enough to allwow your neckaces to hang straight.

Jewelry armoires may also include removable trays, a lock and key and hidden compartments. If you purchase a jewelry armoire with a lift-top it will usually have an inset or fold-out mirror. The mirror can be used to check the jewelry selection against the outfit chosen to be worn.

To ensure you have enough room to put the jewelry armoire, take measurements of the area where you plan to place it. This is especially important when purchasing a wall mounted jewelry armoire. Once you mount it you can’t easily move it like you can with a free standing one. Be sure the take into consideration the side opening door and flip up top. Some armoires appear small in size, but can take up quite a bit of space when all the doors are opened. Just about all jewelry armoire manufacturers include dimensions. So you can verify the area you want the armoire you want to purchase will fit the area you’ve picked out.

When choosing a finish you have a myriad of options. You can get a black jewelry armoire, white jewelry armoire, oak jewelry armoire, maple jewelry armoire or many other finish choices. Often times you can find a finish that matches your decor nicely. One thing to keep in mind is if you can’t find a finish that matches your decor very closely, sometimes it’s better to get one that is a total opposite. Just a little interior decorating tip for you :-)

A jewelry armoire is a resourceful piece of furniture that will bring a sense of elegance to your home’s decor. When deciding on what type of jewelry armoire to purchase and what features it should include, remember to look back on this article. I hope that this article has given you all the tools you’ll need to make an informed decision when purchasing a jewelry armoire. If the old saying “diamonds are a girls best friend” is true, then your girl deserves a jewelry armoire to safely protect those diamonds.

For more gift ideas for her, check out my list of best gifts for her.
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